As the parent of a college student, maybe you’ve experienced what relay runners feel as they make the all-important baton pass to their teammates.

Fear – “Will I make the pass successfully?”
Sadness – “Wow, my part is done. Could I have done better?”
Joy and Relief – “I did it! It’s their turn now.”

Like a coach, you’ve worked hard in training your children, preparing them for that time when you “hand them off” to the next level of maturity. And the “baton” pass is a critical component in assuring your child’s success through the race of life.

What will they find on campus? Maybe not what you’d typically think. Research expert George Barna, in an on-line report, states that 80 percent of today’s teens claim religious faith as very important. “Most teens are desperately striving to determine a valid and compelling purpose in life,” Barna concluded. “There exists an opportunity for the church and para-church organizations to position themselves as a place of valuable insight and assistance."

Three important dynamics of collegiate life: THE THREE R's

REAL RELATIONSHIPS:

This generation of students desires genuine relationships. In small group Bible studies and one-to-one mentoring, students from every walk of life connect in life changing relationships. You will find students in the dorms and off campus, of various majors and backgrounds, of various involvements with activities and organizations who consider themselves part of the Navigator "family.”

REFRESHING RECREATION:

College just wouldn’t be college if it wasn’t filled with recreation. Having fun and making memories is a huge part of what we hope to provide students who join us during their college experience. From kayaking on Town Lake to trips into the Texas Hill Country, or from ultimate frisbee to camping, ski trips to tailgate parties , fun is most definitely on the menu.

RELIABLE AND RELEVANT LIFE PRINCIPLES:

When it comes to church or God, students often ask "So what? What does that have to do with my life?" We seek to minister to students from the Bible about issues they are dealing with, from relationships to finances, priorities to character. Whether in small group Bible studies, large group meetings or at conferences, The Navigators meet students on their own turf to help them understand and apply the reliable, relevant Word of God.

PARENTS PERSPECTIVE:

"Our son, Tim, became involved his freshman year with an organization called 'Navigators.' Who were the 'Navigators'? An obvious concern was 'cults.' Was this one? In due time, all of our concerns were alleviated. We have spent time with many of Tim's Navigator friends, and we have yet to find one we didn't like and/or admire."

                                                                                                       - Bob & Susie Bastian,

                                                                                                          Former Member

                                                                                                          Penn. House of Rep.

"Our son was a member of a Navigators group, and he benefited greatly from his relationship with the well-trained Nav staff members, who provided wise counsel in decision-making and often welcomed students into their home."

                                                                                                      - Thomas and Carla Mockabee

                                                                                                        VP and Publisher Bible Group

                                                                                                        Zondervan Publishing Company

“My husband and I have been so pleased by our daughter's experience in Navigators at an Ivy League College. The weekly Navigator worship services, as well as the Christian friends she has met through these gatherings, have kept her Christian walk strong. We would recommend Navigators to any parent."

                                                                                                      - Diane S. Pasno,

                                                                                                        Executive Vice President

                                                                                                        Focus on the Family

PERSPECTIVE OF CHURCH LEADERS:

"On a scale of one to ten, I place The Navigators as a 'ten' among parachurch ministries today. In my college days, The Navigators taught me the value of a disciplined life. In our Crusades, they developed the unsurpassed follow-up methods we use today. Thank God for the Navigators."

                                                                                                      - Billy Graham

"Close enough to comfort or confront, to replace self with Christ. That's the stuff of which The Navigators are made. And that's the stuff that changed my life."

                                                                                                      - Dr. Charles Swindoll

"The Navigators are doing a great service to all Christian denominations. My experience with The Navigators has been the finest - helping people begin a personal relationship with Christ."

                                                                                                      - Father Duane Stenzel

                                                                                                        Director

                                                                                                        School of Evangelization

TO KNOW CHRIST AND TO MAKE HIM KNOWN                                   WHO IS JESUS?     FOR PARENTS     PRIVACY POLICY